MICAT 2026: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern

MICAT 2026 Exam will be held in first week of December 2025 for Phase-I via online mode. Mudra Institute of Communication in Ahmedabad (MICA) regulates university level entrance exam each year in two phases i.e, MICAT I & MICAT II.

MICAT 2026 registration will begin in August 2025 for Phase-I…Check the exam dates below…

MICAT Exam Date | MICAT Registration | MICAT Exam Pattern

The institute conducts MICAT (Mudra Institute of Communication in Ahmedabad Admission Test) to facilitate admission into PGDM/PGDM-Communication programmes. It will be crucial to possess a valid CAT/MAT or GMAT scorecard for admission in MICA. 

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MICAT 2026 Overview

Exam NameMICAT 2026
Full FormMudra Institute of Communication in Ahmedabad Admission Test 
Organizing BodyMudra Institute of Communication in Ahmedabad (MICA)
Level of ExamUniversity Level Exam
Frequency of ExamTwice a year
Courses OfferedPGDM & PGDM-C programs
Application ModeOnline mode
Exam ModeOnline mode
Website mica.ac.in

MICAT 2026 Exam Dates

Take a look at the MICAT Exam Dates 2026 from table below:

EventsMICAT-IMICAT-II
Application Form releasesAugust 2025November 2025
Last date to apply3rd week of November 20252nd week of January 2026
Admit card issue date1st week of December 20254th week of January 2026
MICAT-I Exam 1st week of December 20254th week of January 2026
Announcement of result3rd week of December 20252nd week of February 2026
GE/ PI round2nd week of February 20261st week of March 2026

MICAT 2026 Application Form

Candidates must read the important guidelines to fill the MICAT Application Form 2026 from below:

  • MICAT 2026 Application Form will be accessible by the applicants through online mode.
  • The registration form will be accessible in August 2025 for Phase-I & November 2025 for Phase-II.
  • Applicants are required to fulfill the specified eligibility criteria to apply for MICAT 2026.
  • Provide details such as personal, qualification and other related details to complete the form.
  • All the documents including passport size photograph & signature should be uploaded in a given size.
  • Candidates should note that no correction facility will be provided after the final date of submission.
  • Deadkine to submit the MICAT 2026 (Phase-I) registration form will be till first week of December 2025.
  • Students should ensure to retain a printed copy of completed application form for future references.

Application Fee:

  • MICAT 2026 registration fee should be remitted through online mode.
  • Candidates will be required to use debit card, credit card or net banking gateways for fee submission.
  • A non-refundable fee of Rs. 2100/- will be applicable for each applicant.

How to Apply for MICAT 2026 

To register for MICAT 2026 exam, candidates must follow the given steps:

  • Step-1: Navigate to the MICA website (link will be provided above).
  • Step-2: Select the “New Registration” tab and enter your name , mobile number & email ID.
  • Step-3: Login with your credentials and start filling the application form with personal and academic details.
  • Step-4: Upload recent photograph and signature in the specified format and select your preferred exam center city.
  • Step-5: After completing the above steps, pay the registration fee via available methods.
  • Step-6: Review the details carefully and download/print the complete application form for future uses.

MICAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the MICAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 before proceeding with the registration process:

  • Qualification: Applicants will need a bachelor’s degree in any field, following the 10+2+3 pattern or an equivalent qualification from an institution/university recognized by AIU.
  • Scores: To be eligible for MICAT 2026, aspirant must possess a valid scorecard of any one of the CAT, XAT, or GMAT entrance exams.
  • Appearing: Candidates appearing for the final year of graduation in 2026 may also apply for MICAT 2026.

MICAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Below, we have outlined the MICAT Exam Pattern 2026 details:

  • Exam mode: MICAT 2026 will be held online in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.
  • Duration: Students will be allotted 2 hours and 45 minutes to solve the paper.
  • Number of sections: MICAT 2026 exam paper will comprise of 3 sections.
  • Total Questions: Students will be required to answer 144 questions.
  • Marking Scheme: Candidates will be awarded with1 mark for each correct option and lose 25% marks for each incorrect answer.

We have explained the detailed marking scheme for MICAT 2026 below: 

PartsSectionsNumber of QuestionsTime Duration
1st partPsychometric3525 minutes
 

 

2nd part

 

Verbal Ability (VA)25 

 

105 minutes

Quantitative Ability (QA)25
General Awareness (GA)25
Divergent-Convergent Reasoning (DCR)39
3rd partDescriptive Test (DT)435 minutes
Total 1612 hours 45 minute

MICAT 2026 Syllabus

MICAT Syllabus 2026 will be divided into three different sections which involves a Psychometric Test, a Descriptive Test and an Aptitude Test. Aptitude Test will cover standard areas like Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, and General Awareness and Divergent-Convergent Thinking. Students are suggested to visit the website to know the official syllabus.

MICAT 2026 Preparation Tips

Here, we have provided some helpful MICAT Preparation Tips 2026:

  • Allocate a significant portion of your time for study.
  • Familiarize yourself with the exam structure and scoring system.
  • Thoroughly review the entire MICAT curriculum.
  • Engage in practice sessions using sample question papers.
  • Enhance your general knowledge by reading newspapers on a daily basis.

MICAT 2026 Exam Center

Here, candidates can know the list of MICAT Exam Center 2026:

AhmedabadMumbaiFaridabad
AizawlMuzaffarnagarGandhinagar
AjmerNagpurGhaziabad
AligarhNoidaGurgaon
AllahabadPuneHyderabad
BareillyRaipurIndore
BangaloreRajkotJaipur
BhopalRanchiJammu
ChandigarhSuratKanpur
ChennaiUdaipurKolkata
DehradunVadodaraLucknow

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Answer: MICAT 2026 registration will begin in August 2025 for Phase-I and November 2025 for Phase-II.

Answer: Yes, MICAT Exam is conducted twice a year by the MICA.

Answer: No, it will be compulsory for applicants to obtain a valid scorecard of CAT/XAT or GMAT score to be eligible.

Answer: No, MICAT 2026 exam will be conducted via online mode using Computer Based Format (CBT).

Answer: Yes, students holding a bachelor’s degree in any discipline will be eligible to  apply.

Answer: Yes, students will lose 0.25 marks for each incorrect option in MICAT 2026 exam.

Answer: Yes, students who will be appearing for their final year examinations will be eligible to apply.

Answer: No, the application fee of MICAT 2026 exam will be non-refundable in any case.

MICAT 2026 Admit Card

MICAT admit card 2026 will be issued in  first week of December 2025 for Phase-I and  in fourth week of January 2026 for Phase-II, tentatively. For MICAT-I, candidates will receive their admit card via online mode from the website.

It will be crucial for applicants to retain a printout of their admit card for future reference. The Hall ticket for MICAT 2026 will contain important details including candidate’s name, exam date and time, photograph and general instructions for exam day.

MICAT 2026 Result

After the compilation of exam, the institute will determine the MICAT result 2026 based on the scores achieved by candidates in the entrance examination. Candidates will be able to access their results/ merit list through online mode using their logon credentials.

Result will be announced in the third week of December 2025 for MICAT-I and second week of February 2026 for MICAT-II. The university will invite eligible candidates to participate in the GE & PI rounds based on their entrance exam scores.

MICAT 2026 Cut Off

MICAT Cut Off 2026 will represent the minimum qualifying marks announced by the institute to provide candidates with clarity on their eligibility for admission. Candidates will be able to check the cut off MICAT 2026 via online mode.

It will be essential to obtain minimum qualifying marks for selection. The institute will consider numerous factors for the evaluation of  cut off marks, including difficulty level of exam, total number of applicants, past year cut off trends & performance in entrance exam.

MICAT 2026 Counselling

Admission process for MICAT 2026 will be conducted via offline mode after the release of the merit list. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Group Exercise (GE), and Personal Interview (PI) rounds based on their merit.

Selected students must appear for GE & PI rounds which will be held in different cities. Final selection will be evaluated based on scores in CAT/ XAT or GMAT exam, Psychometric test and GE & PI rounds. Applicants should confirm their seats by submitting the required admission fee within the specified timeline.

If there are any other queries related to MICAT 2026, candidates can feel free to ask us by leaving their queries in the given comment box.

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